title: [Multiple retrofascial abscesses caused by staphylococcal sepsis].
abstract: A case of multiple retrofacial abscesses (left psoas and left paraspinal muscles) due to septic embolization probably arising from a staphylococcus aureus infection of a phlebopathic ulcer of the leg is reported. The Authors stress the pathogenetic rarity of the clinical picture, the usefulness of computed tomography for a correct diagnosis and for the follow-up of the treatment's efficacy, the favourable clinical course with medical therapy.
authors.affiliation: Divisione Medica I, U.S.S.L. n. 72, Ospedale Fornaroli, Magenta, Milano.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cornacchiari
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Rinaldi
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Corti
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Biasioli
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
vernacular_title: Ascessi multipli retrofasciali da sepsi stafilococcica.